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Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast

Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast

Life.Church 193 Episodes Aug 20, 2026

The Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast offers personal, practical coaching lessons that demystify leadership. Each episode provides empowering insights and easy-to-understand takeaways for leading yourself and your team. Listeners learn effective ways to grow as a leader, optimize time, develop their team, and structure their organization.

Episodes

What Every Credible Leader Has in Common
What Every Credible Leader Has in Common Aug 20, 2026 00:46:56 The parts of your role you want to skip are often the very things that build your credibility as a leader. In this conversation, Eric Geiger explains how to grow your threshold of competence in uncomfortable areas and why an ambition to serve others makes it sustainable. Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/what-every-credible-leader-has-in-com
Don’t Let Failure Hold You Back | LIVE with John Maxwell
Don’t Let Failure Hold You Back | LIVE with John Maxwell Aug 6, 2026 00:49:19 In this first-ever live podcast recording, John Maxwell and Craig get candid about why your response to failure matters more than the failure itself. When most people spend their energy trying to avoid failure, John shows you how great leaders get a return on it. Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/dont-let-failure-hold-you-back-live-with-john
What's Really Behind Overnight Success | Live from the Global Leadership Summit
What's Really Behind Overnight Success | Live from the Global Leadership Summit Jul 2, 2026 00:41:29 Great leadership isn't charismatic or flashy. It's consistent, faithful, and most of the time ... boring. In this live talk from the Global Leadership Summit, Craig breaks down why boring beats brilliant every time and the simple equation that turns ordinary habits into lasting influence. Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/whats-really-behind
Productivity Expert: Stop Procrastinating on What Matters Most | Jon Acuff
Productivity Expert: Stop Procrastinating on What Matters Most | Jon Acuff Jun 18, 2026 00:49:33 Every leader has something they keep putting off. In this episode, Jon Acuff joins Craig to name the procrastination cycle holding leaders back and how to build the habits and mindsets that move you from hesitation to real action.  Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/productivity-expert-stop-procrastinating-on-what-matters-most-jon-acuff. &nbs
Stop Losing Your Best Team Members
Stop Losing Your Best Team Members Jun 4, 2026 00:17:43 Praising the people you lead is a great instinct, but the greatest leaders take it further. This episode reveals how to master affirmation in three different directions, and why the leaders who do multiply their influence and build stronger leaders around them. Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/stop-losing-your-best-team-members.  =====
The Most Underused Leadership Habit
The Most Underused Leadership Habit May 7, 2026 00:18:00 Most leaders think people leave for more money, but the data tells a different story. In this episode, Craig shares one leadership habit that matters more than any benefit you can offer and why valuing your people is the real driver of retention, engagement, and team culture. Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/the-most-underused-leadership-ha
Cognitive Neuroscientist: The Formula to Rewire Your Mind | Dr. Caroline Leaf
Cognitive Neuroscientist: The Formula to Rewire Your Mind | Dr. Caroline Leaf Apr 2, 2026 00:46:53 Your mind is more powerful than you think. Are you leading it well? Dr. Caroline Leaf breaks down the science and practical steps to manage your mind under pressure—and how rewiring unhealthy thought patterns builds the mental resilience great leaders need. Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/cognitive-neuroscientist-the-formula-to-rewire-your
Right Person, Wrong Seat
Right Person, Wrong Seat Mar 5, 2026 00:24:32 Is your best player underperforming … or in the wrong seat? In this episode, we’re sharing four reasons why the right person might be in the wrong role and how you can position them to win. Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/right-person-wrong-seat.  This month, we're giving away 5 copies of Craig’s latest book, Heal Your Hurting Mind. Commen
NBA Psychologist: The Secret to Thriving Under Pressure | Dr. Wayne Chappelle
NBA Psychologist: The Secret to Thriving Under Pressure | Dr. Wayne Chappelle Feb 5, 2026 00:55:54 What separates great leaders from extraordinary ones? In this episode, elite psychologist Dr. Wayne Chappelle reveals the traits top-performing leaders have in common and why the health of your mind determines how strong you lead under pressure.Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/nba-psychologist-the-secret-to-thriving-under-pressure-dr-wayne-
5 Most Challenging Lessons I Learned in Leadership | 10-Year Anniversary Edition
5 Most Challenging Lessons I Learned in Leadership | 10-Year Anniversary Edition Jan 15, 2026 00:27:49 Ten years of leadership come with challenges and change. In this episode, Craig shares five hard-earned lessons from the past decade that reshaped how he thinks and leads.Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/5-most-challenging-lessons-i-learned-in-leadership-10-year-anniversary-edition. Learn the first five lessons from this special 10-year ann
5 Times I Was Wrong and What It Taught Me | 10-Year Anniversary Edition
5 Times I Was Wrong and What It Taught Me | 10-Year Anniversary Edition Jan 1, 2026 00:24:53 Leadership growth requires change. In this 10-year anniversary episode, Craig reflects on 30 years of leadership—sharing beliefs he once held and the lessons learned when growth demanded a new way of leading.Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/5-times-i-was-wrong-and-what-it-taught-me-10-year-anniversary-edition.We're celebrating 10 years of y
Leaders Don't Wait Until January
Leaders Don't Wait Until January Dec 4, 2025 00:23:21 The best leaders don’t wait until January to plan what’s next. In this episode, learn six essential evaluations every leader should reflect on to lead ahead of the curve and position your organization to start the year strong.Get the free leader guide for this episode here: https://www.life.church/leadershippodcast/leaders-dont-wait-until-january.  ==================== JOIN THE COMMUNITY

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